Winter in the Alps is the busiest time of the year. After action-packed days on the slopes, everyone wants a warm, comforting meal to come home to. Snow food is comfort food--warming you up and giving you energy for a big day out on the slopes.<br><br>From cold latitudes comes Jean-Michel Gerst's heartwarming food. Inspired by the traditions and recipes of his family, the region of Alsace and other winter destinations around the world, Jean-Michel Gerst shares recipes to warm your belly and stir your memories. Featuring beautiful landscape photography of Thredbo, Jean-Michel showcases classic recipes from France and Germany, with his own modern twist and easy enough for everyone to create at home. There's food to fill you up before a big day on the mountain, warm you on those chilly nights and sweet sugar hits for a winter afternoon. Curl up beside the fire with these easy recipes for entertaining or family meals that everyone can make at home.<br><br><br><br>Filled with hearty recipes including:<br><br><br><br><br>Crumbed Veal Schnitzels<br><br>Flame Cake (an alpine version of a pizza)<br><br>Pan-fried Flank Steak, Potato and Truffle Chausson and Shallots Sauce.<br><br>Smoked Salmon and Dill Cake<br><br>Tartiflette<br><br>Raclette (melted cheese)<br><br>Terrine of Duck Liver<br><br>Beetroot Gnocchi<br><br>Duck cooked in Pinot Noir<br><br>Smoked Pock Hocks glazed with honey and citrus juice<br><br>Salmon and Prawn Pie<br><br>Spiced Pork Sausages with Onion, Beer and Currant Jam<br><br>Venison Lasagna<br><br>Spätzle (Alsatian pasta)<br><br>Galette of Pear and Dark Chocolate<br><br>Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake<br><br>Steamed Brioche